Words Related to Health and Sickness - Mental and Physical Pain
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crick
[noun]
A sudden, sharp pain or discomfort, often linked to muscle stiffness, commonly occurring in areas like the neck, back, or other parts of the body
electric shock
[noun]
a trauma caused by a physical reaction to electrical currents flowing through one's body
eyestrain
[noun]
discomfort or fatigue in the eyes, often caused by prolonged reading, screen time, or other activities requiring intense visual focus
growing pains
[noun]
Mild limb discomfort experienced by children during periods of rapid growth, typically between ages 3 and 12, though not directly caused by growth itself
lumbago
[noun]
a general term for lower back pain, often characterized by discomfort, stiffness, or muscle tension in the lumbar region of the spine
pins and needles
[phrase]
a sharp, tingling pain in a limb, as if one is being jabbed with pins, that is a natural response of that limb recovering from numbness
writer's cramp
[noun]
pain or discomfort in the hand or forearm resulting from prolonged writing or typing, often accompanied by muscle tightness or spasms
irritation
[noun]
a feeling of pain, discomfort, or inflammation one senses in multiple areas of skin or different parts of the body
neuralgia
[noun]
a sharp, stabbing, or burning pain along the path of a nerve, often caused by irritation or damage to the nerve
pang
[noun]
a sudden, sharp, or intense sensation of discomfort or pain, often temporary and acute
smart
[noun]
a sharp or intense sensation of discomfort or pain, usually caused by a wound or a fresh cut
spasm
[noun]
a muscle contraction that is painful and happens suddenly without one's control
throb
[noun]
a strong, pulsing sensation or feeling, often accompanied by pain or discomfort
torture
[noun]
the deliberate and severe infliction of physical or mental suffering, often involving intense and prolonged agony
griping
[noun]
the sensation of experiencing sharp, cramp-like pains or discomfort, often associated with the digestive system
decompression sickness
[noun]
a condition caused by coming up too quickly from deep underwater or going to very high places, which can lead to bubbles forming in the blood
repetitive strain injury
[noun]
the pain felt in muscles, tendons, etc. caused by repeated pressure or movements
chest pain
[noun]
discomfort in the chest, ranging from mild to severe, with various possible causes like heart-related issues, muscle strain, or respiratory problems
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